English dictionary
abdicate
/'/&/bd/@/,k/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
ExamplesThe King abdicated when he married a divorcee.
Synonyms renounceSource: WordNet 3.0
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To surrender or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; as, to <i>abdicate</i> the throne, the crown, the papacy.
Source: webster1913
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To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity.
Source: webster1913